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Montezuma County Cares

If SNAP was cut, you’re not alone.

This is a one-stop guide to free food, grocery support, and benefits help in nearby Counties. Find a hot meal today,
book a pantry pickup, or get live help with your SNAP case.

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Hunger Free Colorado Hotline

855-855-4626

Mon–Thu 8:30–4:30 • Wed until 6pm

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Benefits portal

Colorado PEAK

Apply / Manage SNAP

Upload docs • Check status • Recertify

EBT card support

Colorado EBT Customer Service

1-888-328-2656

Check balance • Change PIN • Replace card

Cardholder portal →

Find food near you

Montezuma & Dolores County Food Resources

Good Sam’s Food Pantry

30 N. Beech St., Cortez • (970) 565-6424
Hours:
Tuesdays & Fridays: 12–2 p.m., 3–6 p.m.
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 12–2 p.m.

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Evangel Assembly of God

209 W. Fifth St., Cortez • (970) 565-4198
Hours: Mon & Tue 1:30–3 p.m.
Please call ahead; all calls will be returned.

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Family Worship Center

500 N. Washington St., Cortez • (970) 565-4198
Hours: Thursday 12–2 p.m.

Commodities (TEFAP) Distribution

(970) 565-6424
Cortez: Available at Good Sam’s Food Pantry during regular hours.
Mancos: Mancos FoodShare, 4th Monday each month, 3–5 p.m.

Mancos FoodShare

Mount Lookout Grange, 680 Grand Ave., Mancos
Hours: 1st & 3rd Mondays, 3–5 p.m.

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ROCK Food Distribution

128 E. U.S. Highway 491, Dove Creek • (970) 564-5363
Hours: 2nd Friday of each month, 3 p.m.

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Dove Creek Care and Share Food Pantry

214 U.S. Highway 491, Dove Creek • (970) 769-0006
Hours: Wed–Fri 12–2 p.m.

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Rico Pantry

1 N. Commercial St., Rico • (970) 967-2861
Hours: Tue & Wed 2–4 p.m.

Care and Share Mobile Market

Rec Center, Towaoc • (970) 739-3562
Distribution: 3rd Wednesday each month.

Montezuma County Senior Center

107 N. Chestnut St., Cortez • (970) 565-4166
Distribution: Last Tuesday of each month. Call to sign up for a food box.

Senior Lunches / Meals on Wheels

Cortez: (970) 565-4166
Dolores: (970) 882-7337
Mancos: (970) 533-7721

Four Corners Food Not Bombs

The Warehouse, 30 N. Beech St., Cortez
Hours: Sundays 12–2 p.m.
Vegan/vegetarian potluck; supplies & hot meals available.

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Hope’s Kitchen – First United Methodist

515 Park St., Cortez
Meal Service: Mon, Wed, Fri 12–1 p.m.

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Grace’s Kitchen – St. Barnabas

110 W. North St., Cortez
Meal Service: Tue, Thu, Sat 12–1 p.m.

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Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

432 N. Broadway, Cortez • (970) 565-4310
Hours: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/EBT)

Montezuma County Department of Social Services
109 W. Main St., Suite 170, Cortez • (970) 565-3769
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Dolores County Department of Social Services

8560 Road 7.2, Dove Creek • (970) 677-2250
Hours: Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Tip: Hours and services can change. Call ahead to confirm before you go.

Apply or manage SNAP

Apply / Manage Benefits (Colorado PEAK)

Apply, recertify, upload docs, and check status for SNAP and other benefits.

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La Plata County – Human Services

Local SNAP office (questions, interviews, documents).
10 Burnett Ct, Durango • 970-382-6150

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Montezuma County – Social Services

Local SNAP office (questions, interviews, documents).
109 W Main St, Rm 170, Cortez • 970-565-3769

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Hunger Free Colorado – Food Resource Hotline

Live help finding nearby pantries & help applying for SNAP.
855-855-4626 (M–Th 8:30–4:30; Wed until 6pm)

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2-1-1 Colorado

Text your ZIP to 898-211 or dial 2-1-1 for local resources.

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Get more with your EBT

Double Up Food Bucks (CO)

Matches SNAP $ for fruits & veggies at participating markets/grocers.

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Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus

Get up to $60/month extra fruit & veggie benefits at participating stores.

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WIC – La Plata County

Nutrition benefits for pregnant people, infants & kids under 5.

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Know your options

  • Lost EBT card or benefits? Call 1-888-328-2656 to replace your card or change your PIN.
  • If your benefits were electronically stolen (skimming/phishing), you may be eligible to request reimbursement. Contact your county office.
  • Language help is available at most resources. Ask for an interpreter.